1841-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 5-D. Die State I. Small D. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC. This thoroughly appealing mid grade example exhibits richly original color in a blend of orange-apricot and golden-rose. All major design elements are bold, and the surfaces are exceptionally smooth for having seen this extensive circulation. Despite its status as one of the more frequently encountered D-Mint half eagles from the 1840s, the 1841-D is scarce by the standards of the wider Dahlonega Mint five-dollar gold series. Examples are actually rare in an absolute sense, with most grading no finer the EF-40. This is a particularly desirable circulated survivor that is sure to appeal to collectors of Southern gold coins.
